Tuesday, December 23, 2008

BIGGATON - BUN TUMBLE BUG

BIGGATON - BUN TUMBLE BUG
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WWW, December 2008 - Chanting the words at incredible speed, Jamaican based Biggaton definitely keeps the fire burning in this attack on the root of all evil!

He performed with Capleton in the UK, was present at the Jamaican festival Rebel Salute and toured through the USA throughout 2005. Just three facts of Biggaton's professional carrier.

In this video, he chants down the root of all evil at incredible speed. Keep the fire blazing!

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Sunday, December 7, 2008

HISTORY OF REGGAE - 3

HISTORY OF REGGAE - 3
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WWW, December 2008 - The last part of this three-part history of Reggae Music takes us worldwide as we explore just what Reggae and Rastafari has brought to the people of the world.

As our host concludes his three-part history of Reggae, he tells us how through Reggae, Rastafari not only inspirated social movements, but equally the indigenous people of the world.

Like Reggae was a melting of American music and Jamaican Folk Music, so do people around the world combine their Folk Music with Reggae. We get to hear a number of examples.

That's it, before we go into the place where our horst lives: Hawaii.

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HISTORY OF REGGAE - 2

HISTORY OF REGGAE - 2
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WWW, December 2008 - The second part of this three-part history of Reggae takes us to the 1970's, when Reggae became more and more popular throughout the world.

In three parts, we are taken through the history of Reggae from a Hawaiian perspective, that is. Part two takes us to the 1970's, when Rastafari became more and more a predominant theme in the music.

Before that, we are taken to Jamaica's economic situation after the independence which was cause for a new kind of suffering, and a new kind of music.

We hear some of the greatest from the 1970's, from Culture to Niney the Observer, from Peter Tosh to the Lone Ranger.


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HISTORY OF REGGAE - 1

HISTORY OF REGGAE - 1
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WWW, December 2008 - In part one of this three-part Reggaementary, our host shows us the tunes that gave birth to the name Reggae.

In three parts, our Hawai based takes us from the days of Jamaica when Reggae was born to the here and now, especially to Hawai.

The first part contains an excursion into the birth of the name Reggae, as well as the music. Who coined the phrase first? There is a difference in opinion, and we hear them both.

We also hear the tunes that gave name to the music that was there before Reggae: Rocksteady.

Everything is presented in a relaxed atmosphere: a few tunes, some comments, and some more tunes.


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Friday, December 5, 2008

BLACK UHURU LIVE IN JAMAICA 1982

BLACK UHURU LIVE IN JAMAICA 1982
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WWW, December 2008 - They're announced as the best vocal group of the year, and subsequently Mikal Rose, Puma Jones and Duckie Simpson enter stage with Sly and Robbie to proof the statement fact.

Black Uhuru, especially back in those days, was just as much Sly and Robbie as the singers who formed the actual group. They experimented and experimented, resulting in a sound that was way ahead of it's days and even years.

Lots of this can be heard in the recording of this concert they did at Montego Bay, Jamaica. The sound is not the best, there is problems with the keyboard player in the beginning but Mikal Rose gives a more than great performance!


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Thursday, December 4, 2008

TWINKLE BROTHERS LIVE IN PORTLAND 1981

TWINKLE BROTHERS LIVE IN PORTLAND 1981
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WWW, December 2008 - They are known for their Conscious lyrics in which they don't apologize for the truth that they sing over some crucial drum and bass lines. The Twinkle Brothers, live in Portland.

The sound quality is definitely not the best, but the contents of the recording is more than just historical. The music is fat, enthusiastic, spiritual and strong in the same time.

As they play one -long- tune after the next, messages are spread about freedom, equality and justice. The year is 1983, and we hear mention of apartheid but also stuff that is very actual still.

This was the time before the political correct cultural mafia decided to take on Reggae with the result that may be considered rather known as many (had to?) sign gag orders in the name of "compassion".

Anyway, you can't keep a good message down and even though the sound quality is poor, this show was obviously crucial as the vibes clearly show.

Straight to the head of Babylon!

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

CULTURE LIVE IN PARIS 1979

CULTURE LIVE IN PARIS 1979
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WWW, December 2008 - Two years after the Two Sevens Clashed, Reggae Harmony group Culture went to Paris (France) to give a crucial performance with a host of Jamaican star musicians.

Only a few years after they came to the scene with the majestic Two Sevens Clash, the Vocal group Culture was established as one of the hardest acts on record and on stage.

As they toured the world with an all-star band, they also visited France to perform at the Batalan in Paris. Long, long versions of their tracks because of the long dubby parts and an improvising Joseph Hill, whose leading vocals were only matched by Burning Spear.

Enjoy!

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Tuesday, December 2, 2008

BIG YOUTH AND SOUL SYNDICATE LIVE IN CHICAGO 1981

BIG YOUTH AND SOUL SYNDICATE LIVE IN CHICAGO 1981
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WWW, December 2008 - When the first 4 minutes of sound checking is over, the recording starts and gets more and more interesting as the Soul Syndicate open up with some crucial instrumentals only to go over and serve as the backing band for Big Youth.

The year is 1981. Studio band the Soul Syndicate has made a name as well did Big Youth, who toasted over many Dub riddims allready. The band and the DJ decide to take the concept on stage and they do so in Chicago, Illinois.

In the city where Al Capone has his syndicate, the Jamaican artists bring some upfull vibes. Starting with a little sound check which takes about 4 minutes, the band follows to open up for the MC with a set of nice instrumentals.

When Big Youth enters, the atmosphere is already strong and the result is a strong concert, as Big Youth toasts and sings. In that singing, you can hear how this served somehow as an inspiration for later artists like Sizzla.

However, this was still in 1981 and you can hear that in the recording as well as the instruments. Know your history, know your destiny!


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